Almost every day, we see things, do things, hear things or say things that somehow feel 'Australian'. Share your experiences. Browse current stories for ideas. Leave your mark for future generations.
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| | Aussie steel story posted on 25/04/2016 - about They dont make em like they used to.. unfortunately they wont make em ever soon :(... thanks to Chad from New zealand lol |
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| | The Cooma Monaro Railway news (Attractions) posted on 21/12/2008 At the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, vintage rail cars take passengers experience an era of rail travel as it was in rural New South Wales generations ago.... thanks to site administrator |
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| | Australia Day Ute Muster, Darwin 2008 video added on 10/12/2008 Ute's running amok, kicking up dust, doing dirt burnouts view at external site || view locally |
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| | Famous Falcon - a truly Australian driving experience story posted on 13/11/2008 - about Here's a rare sight -- a fair dinkum Ford Falcon GT ute from the 1970s. This one even has the famous Super Roo sticker Ford used to stick on side of their vehicles. Now, that was the era of Aussie muscle cars. ... thanks to Jay |
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| | When you're driving in Australia... story posted on 02/11/2008 - about If you're about to visit Australia for the very first time, or are already here, it's always a good idea to keep in mind that Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road as distinct from our cousins in America or Europe or in many other places whe... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne |
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| | Oakbank Easter Racing Carnival news (Event Info) posted on 02/11/2008 ... thanks to site administrator |
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| | Clothesline signage for a suburb (part 1) story posted on 13/10/2008 - about Hi all,
Near where I live some clever person (people?) has put up an art installation above where cars exit from the Eastern Distributor in Sydney.
It's a sort of witty ode to the famous Hills Hoist. The letters of the Sydney suburb, Woolloomooloo,... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane |
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| | Macrossan House Boutique Holiday Apartments listing posted on 12/07/2008 16 Boutique style 1 Bedroom S/C Apartments in the heart of Macrossan St but set back for peace and tranquility. A short stroll to the famous 4 Mile Beach.... thanks to Trevor Hurst |
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| | The Bay story posted on 01/07/2008 - about Small craft dozed in the sunshine
Cars zoomed on the road.
I walked......they drove
Peace engulfed me
Anxiety beset them
Destination beckoned me
Terminus eluded them
The trees swayed
The birds flew
The clouds moved
Lightning flashed
Small craft... thanks to miss maggie |
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| | Gums among the Ivy news (Special Feature) posted on 26/05/2008 Australians form distinctive communities in two of the world's great universities.... thanks to site administrator |
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| | Oz Day in the city story posted on 25/05/2008 - about Australia Day in Sydney, as in just about every Australian city and town, is a day to get out and about, wonder, discover, explore and reconnect with the feeling of being Australian.
This year on 26 January, I wandered down to Macquarie Street and Hy... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne |
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| | My little nephew story posted on 24/04/2008 - about He's always loved cars.
One day we walked past a Holden ute and he hitches up his little pants, puts his elbow on the ute and goes to his mum, 'Mummy, I think this ute is really, really pretty for you.'
A beat up old holden ute? ... thanks to marialoveshercheese |
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| | Australia Day Baby story posted on 24/04/2008 - about I was born on January 26. My 21st birthday was the Bicentennial celebration of a nation. I'm seventh generation Aussie from convict stock. I've been back to Ireland. I've seen the sights had delights on every foreign shore. I've bought my own house, in ca... thanks to Anna Bremmer from Dalby |
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| | Foggy Moments story posted on 16/04/2008 - about I was born in Australia, background is Chinese. Me and my family were going on holidays, what a typical family would be doing, unfortunately we were late to depart because a family friend couldn't arrive on time.
We departed 2 hours the normal time, dr... thanks to shazzy |
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| | Lawn in the Pilbara story posted on 07/04/2008 - about Being Australian in the Pilbara is about living with red oxide dust on everything.
I mean, it's EVERYWHERE. On cars, on roofs, on shop windows, on family pets, on lawns... Iron ore dust from the mines has been a real challenge for the hardworking fol... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne |
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| | Mates story posted on 30/03/2008 - about Walking home from work, saw another person looking for a parking spot (which was already full to the rim). Since mine was in the shade and I had a few hours left, I flagged him down, waved several times, then he came closer, explained I had a spot & time ... thanks to Ripley SAVIEL from Perth WA |
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| | Interesting Cars story posted on 03/03/2005 - about Having an interest in cars, i have some interesting shots. The 4wd holden is our car that we travelled around oz in with a camper trailer (definately an ozzie icon).We entered it in a show and shine at kunnunnura agricultural show and fair. The others wer... thanks to chad pantic |